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Feed: BBC NEWS - AFRICA
The latest stories from the Africa section of the BBC News web site.
Uganda MP revives anti-gay bill
07-Feb-12
The Anti-Homosexuality Bill is reintroduced to Uganda's parliament - without the death penalty but still calling for life in prison for some offences.
'Suicide attack' on Nigeria army
07-Feb-12
A man in military uniform blows himself up outside a Nigerian army barracks in the city of Kaduna, which is also rocked by other blasts, officials say.
Chinese workers released in Sudan
07-Feb-12
A group of Chinese workers kidnapped by rebels in Sudan last month has been freed and flown to Kenya, officials from both countries say.
US to deport Liberia ex-warlord
07-Feb-12
Former Liberian rebel leader George Boley should be deported from the US over his role in the civil war of the 1990s, a judge rules.
'Lone wolf' terror threat warning
07-Feb-12
The UK could face a growing threat from "lone wolf" terrorists returning from fighting overseas in the next few years, a think-tank warns.
Zimbabwe's Rushwaya to face trial
07-Feb-12
Zimbabwe FA former head Henrietta Rushwaya will stand trial this month on alleged corruption charges.
Charity quits after Mali attacks
07-Feb-12
Medical charity Doctors of the World pulls out of northern Mali following a recent outbreak of fighting by Tuareg rebels - some of whom used to fight for Col Gaddafi in Libya.
Somalia moves to evict squatters
06-Feb-12
Somalia starts a major operation to remove tens of thousands of people who have been squatting in government buildings in the capital.
Egypt 'to try foreign NGO staff'
05-Feb-12
Egypt says it is to try 43 people - including Americans and other foreigners - over the alleged illegal funding of non-governmental organisations.
Militants 'hit Nigeria pipeline'
05-Feb-12
Suspected militants say they have attacked an oil pipeline in Nigeria, in what would be the first such attack since 2010.
ANC youth leader appeal dismissed
04-Feb-12
South African youth leader Julius Malema loses his appeals against the ruling ANC's decision to suspend him for bringing the party into disrepute.
Cairo clashes over football anger
03-Feb-12
At least four people are killed in clashes between Egyptian protesters and police, amid ongoing anger over deaths after a football match.
Nations Cup final yet to sell out
07-Feb-12
Organisers say nearly a third of the tickets for the Nations Cup semi-final and final in Libreville are still available.
Zambia v Ghana
07-Feb-12
Preview of Wednesday's first semi-final between Zambia and Ghana at the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations in Equatorial Guinea and Gabon.
Mali v Ivory Coast
07-Feb-12
Preview of Wednesday's second semi-final between Mali and Ivory Coast at the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations in Equatorial Guinea and Gabon.
SA 'zombie-held singer' charged
07-Feb-12
South African police charge a man who claimed to be Khulekani "Mqgumeni" Khumalo - a popular dead singer - with fraud.
Nelson Mandela cookbook launched
02-Feb-12
Nelson Mandela's personal chef launches a cookbook featuring the statesman's favourite meals.
African viewpoint: Nigerian brinkmanship
01-Feb-12
Can the president’s new-found confidence help save the nation?
African viewpoint: The politics of credit ratings
25-Jan-12
Should we care that most African nations don't have a credit rating?
Going back to school
31-Jan-12
Zambian entrepreneur says cash not key to business success
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